In this section:
Caution
Ribbon has designed special packing material to protect the platform during shipping. It is critical that the packing material be saved after unpacking the system. Shipping units without the original packing material may void the warranty. Replacement packing material can be purchased from Ribbon.
For more information about ESD requirements, see Electrostatic Discharge Requirements.
Hardware Components Included with the DSC 8000
The following major components of the DSC Platform are delivered separately:
- One Cabinet with 19” racks for four shelves installed (required) and one Power Distribution Unit (PDU) installed (required) and one Alarm Panel installed (required)
- One Control Shelf (required)
- Up to three (3) Expansion Shelves (optional)
Note
The cabinet is not included with the DSC 8000 and should be ordered separately. For information about ordering the cabinet, contact Sales (refer to Sales).
Each DSC Platform shelf is delivered with all system cards and associated components pre-assembled. The system cards are seated in the midplane. Any empty slots are covered with air management blades (AMB’s) in both front and rear panels of the shelf. All software required to operate the system is installed. However, to launch an optional software application, you may require a specific license. This license should be included in the welcome letter sent to you by Customer Support (see Customer Support).
For information about installing license keys, refer to the appropriate section in the DSC - SP2000 Platform Manager User Guide. If you want to purchase an additional license(s), contact your Sales Representative for pricing and availability (see Sales).
For information about the system software components, refer to the appropriate section in the Ribbon DSC Application Guide.
The following table lists the DSC Platform hardware components.
Components Included with the DSC 8000
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Basic Configuration | |
| 19” Rack Cabinet | 1 (required) |
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) | 1 (required) |
Alarm Panel | 1 (required) |
| Control Shelf (see Control Shelf and Expansion Shelves) | 1 (required) |
| AMC670 MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) cards | 2 per Control shelf (required) |
| Cable for RS-232 console port on the MCH | 1 per Control Shelf |
| RMC671 MicroTCA.4 Rear Transition Module (μRTM) | 2 per Control shelf (required) |
Cable management brackets (two securing screws for each bracket are fastened to the chassis) NOTE: The cable management brackets should be installed on the shelf after it is mounted in the rack. | 2 per each shelf (required) |
| AMC124 Management CPUs | 2 per shelf (required for Control Shelf) |
| RMC110 MicroTCA.4 Rear Transition Module (μRTM) | 2 per shelf (required for Control Shelf) |
| AMC124 Routing CPUs (Default) | 2 per shelf (required for Control Shelf) |
| RMC110 MicroTCA.4 Rear Transition Module (μRTM) mated to Default Routing CPUs | 2 per shelf (required for Control Shelf) |
| Additional AMC124 Routing CPUs | up to 8 per Control Shelf up to 12 per Expansion Shelf |
| Additional RMC110 (μRTM) | up to 8 per Control Shelf up to 12 per Expansion Shelf |
| AMC348 T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller | up to 8 per Control Shelf up to 12 per Expansion Shelf |
| RMC348 MicroTCA.4 Rear Transition Module (μRTM) | up to 8 per Control Shelf up to 12 per Expansion Shelf |
Double, mid-size, front Air Management Blades (AMB’s) and double, mid-size, rear AMB’s NOTE: For information about the supported Air Management Blades, see Supported Air Management Blades (AMB's). | as required |
| Cable for the RS-232 Console Port on the AMC124 CPU | 1 |
CAT-5e Ethernet cable for IP connection between the 10/100 Ethernet interfaces on MCH1 and MCH2. | 1 |
| DC Power Entry Module (PEM) | 1 per shelf (required) |
DC Power Modules (PMs) NOTE: The DSC 8000 is fully operational with one PM installed in the chassis. | Up to 4 per shelf |
| Full-size Air Management Blades (AMB’s) for unpopulated PM slots, as required | Up to 2 per shelf |
Optional Component Third-party extenders for 584.2mm (23 in.) and European Standards Telecommunication Institute (ETSI) rack mounting. | |
Cables for DSC 8000
The following table lists the cables provided with the default configuration DSC 8000 system that comprises one rack and one Control Shelf. Additional cables are provided with systems that include optional Expansion Shelves.
Note
A sufficient number of power cables that connect the PDU to the shelves, and internal cabinet grounding cables are provided and installed in the DSC 8000 before shipment.
The number and type of cards included in the DSC 8000 depend on the configuration selected
Cables Provided with the DSC 8000 (default configuration)
| Quantity | Card | Cable Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMC671 | Console accessory kit |
| 1 | AMC124 | Console cable and null modem adapter |
| 3 | Alarm Panel | Alarm Panel Cables (Ribbon Part Number 160Q0681) |
| 1 | AMC348 | Console cable |
| As needed | Where Applicable | CAT-5e Ethernet Cables |
| As needed | Where Applicable | 10G Passive-SFP Coaxial Ethernet Cables for inter-shelf connectivity |
The following table lists and describes the cables that are not provided with the DSC 8000 default configuration.
Cables Not Provided with the DSC 8000
| Quantity | Card | Cable Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | N/A | DC power cables to connect the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) to the building power supply. |
| 1 | N/A | Grounding cable to connect the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) to the building earth ground. |
Unpacking the Cabinet
The instructions in this section provide you with the required steps to unpack the DSC Platform cabinet.
Note
An accessory box is included in the shipping create that includes a Welcome letter, licenses, cables, and so on.
The DSC Platform cabinet with a PDU and Alarm panel weigh approximately 183.70 Kg (405 pounds). Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the cabinet or moving the crate pieces; otherwise, you may be injured.
Start
- Check the shipping crate for damage.
- If the shipping crate or contents are damaged, notify the carrier and Ribbon for an insurance settlement. Retain the shipping crate and packaging material for inspection by the carrier. Obtain authorization from Customer Support (see Customer Support) before returning any product to Ribbon.
Using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the wood screws from each corner of the crate.
Remove the top lid from the crate.
Remove each crate side panel by removing the screws, until all side panels are removed.
NoteAfter removing the side panels, the DSC 8000 cabinet is oriented on its side.
Lift the cabinet from the crate to a vertical position.
CautionThree (3) people are needed to safely lift the cabinet from the crate to a vertical position.
Removing a Shelf from the Shipping Carton
Each shelf weighs approximately 17.24 kg (38 pounds) with the power supplies, and about 35.38 Kg (78 pounds) with a full payload.
Warning
Two people are required to safely lift a DSC Platform shelf and three people are required to install this shelf. Use proper lifting techniques when moving the box containing the shelf. To prevent damage to the components, never use component handles or cables to lift or move the entire shelf.
Start
- Check the shipping carton for damage.
If the shipping carton or contents are damaged, notify the carrier and Ribbon for an insurance settlement. Retain the shipping carton and packaging material for inspection by the carrier. Obtain authorization from Customer Support (see Customer Support) before returning any product to Ribbon. - Move the shelf as close to the place of installation as possible using one of the methods below:
- Platform with rollers (dolly) that can support 73 kg (161 pounds)
- Lift-assist machine that can support 73 kg (161 pounds)
- Remove the straps from the palette type packaging.
- Lift the cardboard box top off of the shelf.
The remaining carton should include the shelf with the two 483 mm (19 in.) rackmount flanges fastened, the system cards seated, console cables, power cables, packing slip, and a welcome letter that includes your license information. - Remove the carton content and additional packaging, with the exception of the shelf and its protective plastic. The protective plastic on the shelf is antistatic, and typically is tinted pink to indicate this characteristic. Do not remove the protective plastic.
- With two people security holding the shelf at the bottom, transfer the shelf to the place of installation.
Wearing an ESD grounding wrist strap that is connected to a suitable ESD ground, remove the protective plastic that contains the shelf.
NoteThe shelf is unprotected from ESD without the plastic.
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